Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year Award

Supported by: Presented to the entry that has been deemed via the judging process to demonstrate outstanding environmental achievement at a national or international level. Quick Link:   2009 Recipient    Entering the Award   2010 Award Criteria The Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year Award aims to recognise an outstanding contribution to the environment at a national or international level.  Self-nominations and nominations on behalf of another individual and organisations are accepted. Nominated individuals and organisations must have achieved outcomes that have: made a sustained contribution to the environment influenced understanding or appreciation of the environment and our place in it now and for a sustainable future in Australia or overseas, and/or provided leadership or inspiration in environmental management or protection 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity and entries demonstrating a commitment to the protection and conservation of Australia’s biodiversity are encouraged.Judging will take into account long-term commitment to achieving positive environmental outcomes, with an emphasis on results and implementation over the past five years. Eligible entries are actions or projects that contribute to any or all of the following outcomes: 1. Conserving our natural assets: conservation and protection of Australia's unique biodiversity 2. Living and working sustainably: commitment to working for sustainable development initiatives that increase our understanding of climate change and how to adapt to it; encourage better recycling and waste management; and more efficient use of energy and natural resources 3. Protecting Antarctica 4. Adapting to a future with less water: protection and conservation of the health of Australia’s oceans, rivers and waterways and marine species and encouraging efficient use of water resources 5. Protecting and enhancing Australia’s heritage   Entering the Prime Miinister's Environmentalist of the Year Award Please note: There are no fees associated with entering this award Entries for 2010 are now closed DOWNLOAD 2010 PRIME MINISTER'S ENVIRONMENTALIST OF THE YEAR ENTRY KIT Before downloading the kit, please read the information provided below Quick find: Use the following links to access specific awards information General Eligibility How to Enter the Award 2010 Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year Entry Kit Timeline Award Entry Information Sessions Banksia Judging Process Award Contact Details FAQ Banksia Category Awards Origin Gold Banksia Award Environment Minister's Young Environmentalist of the Year Award Mercedes-Benz Aus. Environmental Research Award

General Eligibility

The organisation or individual must not have been prosecuted for a violation of any environmental, social or commercial law in Australia or overseas in the past 12 months.

Refer to Award Entry Kit for extra eligibility.

 How to Enter the Award

To enter an Award in the 2009 Prime MInister's Environmentalist of the Year Award you need to do the following: -

1. Deciding to enter -

a. make sure that you are eligible (see general eligibility)
b. don't forget to check  the other awards such as the Banksia Category Awards (separate entry required), the Environment Minister's Young Environmentalist of the Year Award (separate entry required) or the Mercedes-Benz Australian Environmental Research Award (separate entry required).
Each of these awards have separate entry kits.

2. Download an entry kit

a. the Award Entry Kit should provide you with all the information you require such as:
- submission requirements including entry format and supporting documentation;
- category criteria and
- entry form.
b. You will need to register your information with us when you download any Award Entry Kits.
It is important to register for our email newsletter also as this is our method of communicating with you during the Award period to advise of any changes, deadlines or other important information.

3. Make sure you are familiar with the Award timelines.

4. Attend the free Banksia Award Entry Information Sessions which are run nationally in March 2009.

a. the sessions are designed to assist you with preparing your entry providing useful tips.
b. it is a useful forum to get questions answered.

5. Check out the FAQs section

6. If after steps 1 to 5 you have any further questions please contact us.

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Contact Details

For all award queries
p: 03 9684 4667
e: award query email
a: Level 1, 40 Albert Road, South Melbourne 3205

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2009 Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year

Earthwatch Australia
Earthwatch Institute Australia

Earthwatch Australia has been involved in environmental conservation for over 25 years. They engage and inspire volunteers and researchers to help monitor endangered species, investigate the lives of elusive mammals and examine the effects of climate change on fragile ecosystems.